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Betong oranges and mangosteens assessed under Thai GI standards
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The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), under the Commerce Ministry, has carried out an on-site assessment of quality-control systems for two geographical indication (GI) fruits from Betong district in Yala, as part of efforts to maintain production standards, strengthen consumer confidence and broaden market opportunities.
Key facts
- The assessment covered Betong Shogun oranges and Betong Nai Sai Mok mangosteen
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- More than 40 farmers producing the two GI fruits took part in the quality-control assessment as part of their applications to use the Thai GI logo.
- Betong Nai Sai Mok mangosteen is a local mangosteen variety grown at elevations of at least 200 metres above mean sea level
Summary
The assessment covered Betong Shogun oranges and Betong Nai Sai Mok mangosteen. The DIP worked with Yala’s GI product quality inspection committee, including representatives from the Yala Provincial Commerce Office, Yala Provincial Agriculture Office and Betong District Agriculture Office, alongside project advisers from Prince of Songkla University’s Pattani campus.
The review focused on the internal control systems used to ensure the two products continue to meet the quality and production specifications under which they are registered as GIs.